Batman: The Animated Series - Adapting Two Joker Classics

It's the fiftieth edition of Adventure(s) Time, and a new feature of the, ah, feature is introduced. I look back on "The Laughing Fish" and the classic comics that inspired the episode.

Micro-Reviews: G. I. JOE, Vol. 2, Part Three

G. I. JOE #18 (December 1983). Don’t know who did this cover. It’s not Michael Golden’s debut, is it?

More of Snake-Eyes and Kwinn. They track Scarface to Coney Island, of all places. Hama uses this scenery more than once; it also seemed to appeal to the commercial’s producers.

Kindle Worlds Is Dead (Soon).

So, if you'd like to check out my G. I. JOE novel at Amazon, you only have a few weeks. Amazon has ended the Kindle Worlds program and will be deleting all of the content in July. The book, as of now, is available at this link...

Since the Amazon page will be nuked soon, I thought I'd archive the reviews in this post.  Thanks to everyone who took the time to write a review. (I'll edit it to include any additional ones.)  I would've liked to contribute to a reading project, bumping up the number of JOE reviews on Amazon, but it wasn't meant to be...


Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great, Mature Continuation of the 80's Animated Series!
May 19, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
This was a great take on what could have been if Sunbow had continued with the GI Joe license! Gene's writing style really draws the reader in and makes you feel like you are right there in the middle of everything going on.

It was refreshing to see new takes on characters and see a few faces show back up. Overall, a great job and I highly recommend this if you're a fan of the classic GI Joe cartoon, but are looking for something with a little more depth and maturity.

erick gee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Add this to your required reading list now, Joe fans!
May 12, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
When I first learned of Mr. Kendall's offering, I was excited to read it as a long time G.I.Joe fan. I'm beyond pleased to note that this title did not disappoint in the least bit! Mr. Kendall gives us the perfect "what if" scenario in G.I.JOE: Season 3.1. If you're a G.I.Joe fan, then consider this required reading.

Batman: The Animated Series – How We Almost Missed Mark Hamill as the Joker

This week at CBR, I'm looking back on the various stories behind the Joker's recasting on Batman: The Animated Series.  Next week, the special fiftieth installment of Adventure(s) Time!

Micro-Reviews: G. I. JOE, Vol. 2, Part Two

G. I. JOE #14 (August 1983). A more stylized Trimpe cover. Dan Green-style inks look nice over Trimpe.

The original TV commercial!

Batman Beyond and the Return No One Demanded

This week on CBR, I look back on the BATMAN BEYOND episode that received a very unexpected sequel in the comics.

Micro-Reviews: G. I. JOE, Vol. 2, Part One

Marvel’s second G. I. JOE reprint volume. Another stunning cover from J. Scott Campbell. The series really starts to come together in this era. Every image on that cover represents a fan favorite from this run of issues.

Superman: The Animated Series – When Superman Became A Ruthless Tyrant (Twice)

This week on CBR, I look back on the "Brave New Metropolis" episode of the series, along with a Mark Millar story with a similar concept.

G. I. JOE Season 3.1 - Chapter Five

Book on sale here. Reviews welcome. Support appreciated.


CHAPTER FIVE

“Good morning, Lieutenant. I trust your family leave went well.”

General Hawk’s office didn’t reveal any idiosyncratic quirks belonging to the Joes’ commanding officer. Anyone who knew the man wouldn’t expect it to.

“Mom’s doing about as well as could be expected,” answered Falcon, hiding his nerves while taking the seat facing the General. “Unfortunately, she’s no stranger to loss. Not that any mother should ever have to bury her son.”

A miniature American flag sat on the desk, joined by a West Point coffee mug and a metal-wire basket packed with manila file folders you just had to assume the General deeply despised. The surrounding walls consisted of the prerequisite portraits of higher-ups in the chain of command, the current Commander in Chief once again receiving headliner status in the top frame.